Israelis Shatter Spending Records on Election Day Holiday
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Israelis set a new spending record on Tuesday's election day, with credit card transactions totaling NIS 1.752 billion, a 30.2% increase over the previous Knesset election. The holiday spurred significant spending in sectors like restaurants, leisure, and fashion, with a notable shift towards in-store purchases over online shopping. Major shopping centers reported substantially higher visitor numbers and sales compared to typical days.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israelis spent a record NIS 1.752 billion on election day, a 30.2% increase over the previous Knesset election.
- Spending on restaurants and cafes surged by 53.89% compared to the 2022 election day.
- Leisure and entertainment spending saw increases of 72% to 136.6% on election day.
- The fashion sector experienced a 148% surge in transactions, with significant discounts offered.
- In-store shopping rose by 58%, while online sales decreased by 44% on election day.
- Major shopping centers reported visitor numbers up to three times higher than a regular day.
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